Michael Smith

Local church Easter egg hunt grows to community wide event

This year’s event, the eighth, was held April 19 at Morris Field on 13th Street and drew an estimated crowd of 2,500 to 3,000.

Pop Up Food Distribution comes to Artesia Saturday

 Community members seeking to receive food assistance do not need to register in advance or bring any paperwork with them.

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Find out what is happening in Artesia with the latest public announcements.

Measles spreads through southern New Mexico

An ongoing measles outbreak crossed southern New Mexico to the western edge of the state with health officials reporting that an infected person in Doña Ana County was hospitalized April 15.

Artesia General Hospital leads healthcare in southeast New Mexico

Rural healthcare has long faced challenges, but Artesia General Hospital (AGH) has expanded is offerings to serve the growing needs of southeast New Mexico.

Garrison Named Safety Award Winner

The Long Rope Safety Award is dedicated to all linemen in New Mexico who have been killed or injured on the job.

Artesia student awarded OSU scholarship

From staff reportsArtesia student Braden Fuentes, was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026...

Flag on the Play: Moving Away from Tackle Football for Artesia Youth Recreation

The suggestion to change to flag football was made by the Recreation Department based on feedback they received at the end of the season.

Roswell Symphony Orchestra to hold final performance

All good things must come to an end, and that includes performances for the 66th season of the Roswell Symphony Orchestra.

The Trump administration wants more than your tax dollars

Trump used a proven winning formula: Go after immigrants first. Apathy about their plight will keep critics at bay.

SENMC’s Alpha Rho XI Phi Theta Kappa chapter recognized

Southeast New Mexico College congratulates the SENMC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Alpha Rho XI Chapter for its recognition as one of the top 100 chapters internationally at the 2025 Catalyst Convention that was held April 3 - 5 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ironman coming to Ruidoso

RUIDOSO – Ruidoso, quickly becoming known as a prime destination for triathlon excellence, will be the site of an Ironman event, July 11-12, 2026.

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